1:15 PM Indiana hoops coach Tom Crean appreciates the Hoosier fans' passionate support, but prefers they put a lid on the vulgar comments. (H/T The Dagger)

1:00 PM More Artest, this time on his feelings toward Ben Wallace, the man he matched up with at the Malice In the Palace: "I see Ben, I'm on my guard now. I'm always in the mood to fight him ... I'll get suspended 10 games, 15 games (because) I'll just fight him right there. It won't go into the stands."

12:45 PM Manny Pacquiao for Congress!

12:30 PM In an upcoming interview with Sporting News, Ron Artest explains how he dealt with having to play for the Bulls early in his career: "I used to drink Hennessy...at halftime. I (kept it) in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store (near the stadium) and get it."